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Oct 24, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu to Raise Bus Fares
Kitakyushu City plans to raise municipal bus fares by an average of 18.7% in spring 2026—the first increase in 14 years, excluding tax changes. The base fare will rise from...
Oct 24, 2025 Local News
Baby Kangaroos Born in Fukuoka
Four red kangaroo joeys have been born this year at “Animal Forest” in Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Fukuoka’s Higashi Ward. The zoo counts a joey’s birthday as...
Oct 24, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Police Officer Referred to Prosecutors
A 51-year-old Fukuoka Prefectural Police superintendent was referred to prosecutors on October 23 for allegedly filming under...
Oct 23, 2025 Local News
Mayor Takashima Says Fukuoka Is Ideal Backup for Capital Functions in Disasters
Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima said on October 22 that Fukuoka City is best suited to serve as a backup location for...
Oct 23, 2025 Food & Drinks
Michelin-Star Chef Masafumi Hamano Opens L’Unique labo in Fukuoka
Chef Masafumi Hamano, who earned two Michelin stars for six consecutive years at his acclaimed restaurant in Burgundy...
Oct 22, 2025 Event
Yakuin Tenten Market
Nestled within walking distance from the city center, Yakuin 1-chome is a vibrant neighborhood where independent shops and dining spots...
Oct 22, 2025 Event
Bookuoka 2025 Secondhand Book Fair in Keyaki-dori Avenue
Organized by local bookstores and publishers, this popular open-air used book market marks its 20th anniversary this year...
Oct 22, 2025 Event
Hakushu Festival Suijo Parade
Held across Yanagawa to commemorate poet Kitahara Hakushū on the anniversary of his death, Nov. 2, this festival celebrates...
Oct 22, 2025 Event
Shishi Festival Fukuoka
This new event brings together shishi (lion heads) used in traditional folk rituals from about 30 communities across Fukuoka City...
Oct 22, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Opens DX Support Center for Small Businesses
Fukuoka Prefecture opened the “Fukuoka SME DX Promotion Center” on October 20 to help small and medium-sized enterprises...
